Removing Hinge For Convertible-Top Compartment Lid

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Fig 1: Identifying Convertible-Top Compartment Lid Hinge Installation Position

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Loosen fastening nuts -1- and disconnect transverse strut -2- from the hinge -3- .

Fig 2: Removing Hinge
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Pull off rubber sleeve -1- at the water drip pan -2- .

Fig 3: Removing Hinge
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The seal is damaged when removing the hinge.
Unscrew fastening nuts -1- and fastening screw -2- .

Fig 4: Removing Hinge
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Disconnect the hinge -3- from the body and loosen the seal -4- with a spatula -arrow- .